Could this be the
most durable spinnerbait? River2Seaís Crystal Spin with a Polycarbonate encased
head design

Date:

8/15/07

Tackle type:

Lures

Manufacturer:

River2Sea USA

Reviewer:

JIP

Total Score:9.0 +
EDITORíS
CHOICE!

Introduction: The industry has seen many
spinnerbaits come and go, and most are nearly identical. Itís rare that we see
something eye-catching and truly original. A few months ago River2Sea USA took us by surprise with
their Crystal Spin, a spinnerbait featuring a polycarbonate shell that encasing
a bismuth-tin alloy head.

River2Sea
USA Crystal Spin
Specifications

Type

Hard
wire bait

Colors/Patterns

8
available

Weight

3/8,
5/8, 3/4 oz

Material

Bismuth & Tin-Alloy encased with polycarbonate

MSRP

$7.49

Introducing the River2Sea USA
Crystal Spin spinnerbait

Impressions: Most wirebaits have been around for a long time and while many donít have
anything to set themselves apart from others there are a few new baits on the
market that do feature special designs that we thought would be worth mentioning.

Double willow leaf blades fit the lure
perfectly

One such lure is the
River2Sea USAís Crystal Spin, formerly known as the Hula Shad, which has a few
features that make it distinctive. Out of the package this spinnerbait is obviously
different especially in the head design. The Crystal Spin has a head made of
bismuth-tin alloy thatís encased in a Polycarbonate shell. This head design
is the industryís first, but whatís the benefit?

You see the Polycarbonate shell that
encases the non-lead head

Along with its unique head
design, the Crystal Spin spinnerbait also features quality components like an
ultra-sharp and strong long-shank hook, a ball bearing swivel, and two willow
leaf blades. The spinnerbait wire between the blades is designed with a curve
thatís said to cause more vibration. The River2Sea Crystal Spin comes in eight
patterns but all with willow blades.

Complete Rig
for River2Sea Crystal Spin Tests

Rod

AiRRUS Ultra XL
St. Croix Avid (AC66MHM)

Reel

Shimano Curado 200D
Revo Premier

Line

12
lb. Trilene Maxx

Field Tests:
Spinnerbaits are one of my favorites because I can work this lure almost
anywhere and at almost any depth. I fished the Crystal Spin spinnerbait on a
variety of waters and in and around all kinds of structure including rocks,
weeds, stumps, and in plain open water targeting largemouth bass.

Double skirts are used to make the
spinnerbait appear larger in profile tricking the fish to think it is a worthy
meal to chase after

Casting:
Casting spinnerbaits is easy as long as you have the right gear. When I fish
spinnerbaits I like to have perfect control of my casts because I believe
accuracy is paramount. Because of this, my preference for a spinnerbait rod is a
short 6í to 6í6Ē rod which allows me to cast single handed and hit my target
each and every time.

Very effective lure against bass
around structure and vegetation

The Crystal Spin comes in
three different sizes and I like to pick the action of the rod depending on the
weight of the lure. With the 3/4 ounce Crystal Spin I used a medium heavy power
rod. I downsize in power accordingly as the lighter offerings. With the proper
gear, casting spinnerbaits including these River2Sea lures can be smooth and
precise.